CVE-2023-48362

Apache Drill: XXE Vulnerability in XML Format Reader

Description

XXE in the XML Format Plugin in Apache Drill version 1.19.0 and greater allows a user to read any file on a remote file system or execute commands via a malicious XML file. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.21.2, which fixes this issue.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.51%
Vendor Advisory apache.org
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache Drill
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://lists.apache.org/thread/9tt0q4bdjwgw0dz0l9knqxjnpb5y6zsl vendor advisory mailing list
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/07/24/3 mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-48362?
CVE-2023-48362 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-48362?
To fix CVE-2023-48362, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-48362 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-48362 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-48362?
CVE-2023-48362 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache Drill.
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